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Join us for an enlightening episode of the Human CapitalLab podcast featuring guest Josh Perkes, Chief Human Resource Officer at Union Pacific Railroad. Josh shares his unique career journey, from an English degree to business and human resources, and discusses the importance of employee engagement, cross-functional experience, and effective leadership.Learn about Union Pacific's approach to talent development, safety culture, and the strategic vision guiding their operations. Josh also offers valuable career advice and emphasizes the significance of putting people first in any organization. Don't miss this insightful conversation on unlocking long-term potential in human capital.00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast00:25 Meet Josh Perks: Career Journey and Insights01:57 Union Pacific's Cross-Functional Experience Program03:06 Educational Background and Business Savvy04:14 Field Experience and Its Impact06:12 Transition to Talent Management09:02 Union Relations and Workforce Strategy12:38 Leadership and Strategic Vision17:47 Connecting with a Distributed Workforce20:01 The Power of Presence and Connection20:28 Staying Connected with Employees21:52 Future Challenges and Opportunities24:23 Union Pacific's Strategic Focus26:50 Safety Concerns and Initiatives29:21 Career Development Advice36:30 The Importance of People in Organizations38:12 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with the Guest, Josh Perkes;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkperkes/Website: https://www.up.com/Connect with Human Capital Lab; Host: Rich Douglas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-douglas-92b71b52/ Human Captial Lab Links Website: https://humancapitallab.org/ Interested in Being a Guest? https://humancapitallab.org/podcast/Mentioned in this episode:New Show - Talent in the Age of AILooking for what’s next?
While the Human Capital Lab is no longer releasing new episodes, we’re continuing this work through Talent in the Age of AI — now with a clear focus on how AI is transforming talent strategy, leadership, and workforce development.
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